Cetré's Strike Lifts Estudiantes to Victory Over Rosario Central
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- Edwuin Cetré's 31st-minute strike from outside the box gave Estudiantes a 1-0 away victory at Rosario Central's Gigante de Arroyito
- Estudiantes held firm despite Mikel Amondarain's red card in stoppage time, defending their lead with ten men through eight minutes of added time
- The match ended in dramatic fashion with multiple yellow cards issued as Rosario Central pushed desperately for an equalizer in the closing stages
Rosario, Argentina — Estudiantes de La Plata secured a valuable 1-0 away victory against Rosario Central on Sunday at the Gigante de Arroyito, with Edwuin Cetré's first-half strike proving the difference in a match that ended with dramatic late tension.
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 31st minute when Edwuin Cetré unleashed a right-footed shot from outside the box that found the bottom right corner. The Colombian forward's precision finish came after Tiago Palacios provided the crucial assist, setting up what would ultimately be the match-winning goal. The strike silenced the Rosario crowd, who had been in full voice supporting their team from the opening whistle.
Rosario Central pushed forward in search of an equalizer as the match progressed, but Estudiantes' defensive organization proved difficult to break down. The home side struggled to create clear-cut opportunities despite their territorial advantage, with Estudiantes goalkeeper Fernando Muslera organizing his backline effectively throughout much of the contest.
The match intensified dramatically in the closing stages as Estudiantes looked to protect their slender lead. Ángel Di María received a yellow card in the 76th minute as tensions began to rise. The visitors made tactical substitutions with Giovanni Cantizano and Gastón Benedetti both entering the fray in the 70th minute, replacing the goal-provider Tiago Palacios and Jáminton Campaz respectively.
The game took a significant turn in the first minute of stoppage time when Estudiantes' Mikel Amondarain received a straight red card after already being cautioned ten minutes earlier. This dismissal gave Rosario Central renewed hope as they pushed forward with the numerical advantage. The final minutes saw a flurry of yellow cards with Alexis Castro, Fernando Muslera, and Cristian Medina all entering the referee's book in a tense conclusion.
Despite being reduced to ten men, Estudiantes held firm through eight minutes of added time to secure all three points. The victory showcased their resilience and defensive fortitude, particularly after the red card incident. For Rosario Central, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow in front of their passionate supporters, who remained vocal until the final whistle despite the disappointing result.